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CT801-LB/S TECHNICAL MANUAL

LIQUID LEVEL TRANSMITTER

CT801-LB/S

TECHNICAL MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1.

INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................3

2.

DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................4
2.1.
2.2.

PNEUMATIC MODULATOR ............................................................................................................................5

ELECTRIC CONDITIONER .............................................................................................................................6

3.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 7

4.

OPERATION..................................................................................................................8

5.

INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................9
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.

6.

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................9

AIR SUPPLY ...............................................................................................................................................9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................10

PERSONAL NOTES.................................................................................................... 11

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Level Transmitter CT801 Series is designed for measuring the level of all types of liquid products
in all kinds of tanks such as ballast tanks, service tanks,, from the hydrostatic pressure of an airflow bubbling through a pipe which reaches the bottom of the tank. This pressure is transmitted to an
electronic conditioner including a pressure sensor, providing an electrical analog output signal.
The CT801-LB/S provides an electric current from 4 to 20 mA in the 24 Vdc typical power supply loop.
Two wires are necessary for the CT801-LB/S connection to the monitoring system.
The CT801 Series are fitted with a differential pressure sensor, so even if installed on a pressurised
tank, the output signal is a direct function of the liquid height.
The CT801 Series are fitted with the following mechanical interface, for the best adaptation to all
installation conditions :
suffix B : flange PN16 DN50
suffix R : female threaded coupling 1" BSP, with optional bracket
suffix R1/4 : female threaded coupling 1/4" BSP, with optional bracket
The Installation of the transmitter is described in the MI5005 Installation Manual.
The Maintenance of the transmitter is described in the MM5005 Maintenance Manual.

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2. DESCRIPTION
The CT801 Series is composed of two main parts : the pneumatic bubbling flow modulator and
the electronic signal conditioner.
The operation principle is as follow :
Pressure sensor on the
electronic module

Electronic module

Low reference
pressure inlet
Outlet connection to a
pressure indicator
(pressure copy)

Overpressure
protection valve

Non return valve

Air supply filter

Bubbling flow generator,

with flow adjustment

Air supply inlet

connection
Flow control outlet

Bubbling air return

protection valve

Bubbling outlet

Tank, the level of which

to be measured

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2.1.

Pneumatic modulator

The pneumatic bubbling flow modulator common for all models is composed of :

Identification plate
Enclosure for the electronic conditioner
NPT 1/8" coupling for low reference
pressure inlet connection (pressurised
tank) or venting nipple (non-pressurised
tank)
Overpressure protection valve
NTP 1/8" coupling for outlet connection to
pressure indicator (pressure copy)
Air supply filter
NTP 1/4" coupling for air supply inlet
connection
Bubbling flow generator, with air flow
adjustment
NTP 1/4" coupling for flow control
Bubbling air return protection valve

Process interface and outlet connection

of the bubbling probe:
- Flange PN 16-DN 50 with threaded coupling
1/2" NPT
- Cylindrical 1 BSPP fitting
- Conical 1/4 NPT fitting

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2.2.

Electric conditioner

The electronic conditioner board, including the pressure sensor, is placed in a solid housing on top of
the pneumatic modulator, ensuring the compactness of the CT801 transmitter.

Terminals

Zero adjustment
("Z" mark)

Span adjustment
("S" mark)

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Span :adjustable by potentiometers within the following ranges :

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
MEASURING RANGE

ADMISSIBLE
OVERPRESSURE

0-50/70 mbar
0-70/350 mbar
0-350/1050 mbar
0-1050/2100 mbar
0-2100/4100 mbar

350 mbar
1000 mbar
3000 mbar
6000 mbar
10 000 mbar

Power supply :

Type 34052 : 12 to 28 Vdc (nominal 24 Vdc), with

resistive load from 0 ohms at 12 Vdc to 800 ohms at 28
Vdc
Type 35445 : 16 to 28 Vdc (nominal 24 Vdc), with
resistive load from 0 ohms at 16 Vdc to 600 ohms at 28
Vdc

Output signal :

current loop 4 - 20 mA

Bubbling air supply :

4 to 10 bar, instrument quality (nominal 6 bar)

Bubbling flow :

10 l/h, regulated

Uncertainty :

0.3 % of nominal sensor range (linearity + hysteresis +

repeatability)

Temperature compensation range :

0 to +70C

Temperature drift :

< 0.015 %/C within the compensation range

Operational temperature :

-40C to +85C

Storage temperature :

-50C to +85C

Time drift :

0.1% of nominal range, non cumulative

Protection degree of enclosure :

IP 66/67

Material :

all Brass

Environment :

acc. to IACS E10 Rev. 5 , for installation on deck

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4. OPERATION
The bubbling flow of air from the CT801 is driven by a bubbling line to the bottom of the tank, at a
level which is considered as the reference level, in order to meet the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid
in the tank at that location. In the case of a pressurised tank, the pressure over the liquid surface is
connected to the low pressure inlet of the CT801. So, the electric output signal of the CT801
transmitter is the direct function of the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid itself at the outlet of the
bubbling line.
Connection to the
gas pressure over
the liquid surface,
if any

Maximum level to be measured

H

A
Reference level
Bubbling probe at
the reference level

Tank bottom

Then, the calculation formula for getting the level from the hydrostatic pressure measured by the
CT801 transmitter is :
Measured Level "H" = (hydrostatic pressure) / 9.81 / density x 100000 + Zero Line "h"

with :
Measured level "H" in mm
pressure in mbar
density of the liquid in kg/m3
zero line "h" in mm is the distance between the extremity of the bubbling line and the tank bottom
In the case of a pressurised tank, the hydrostatic pressure is the pressure of the liquid at the
outlet of the bubbling probe, minus the pressure over the liquid surface, connected to the low
pressure inlet connection of the CT801 transmitter.

Thanks to the bubbling air process, the CT801 transmitter can be placed anywhere, even below or far
from the tank, since its location has no influence on the measurement process : due to the regulated
low flow, the pressure drop in the bubbling line is negligible, no matter the line profile.

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5. INSTALLATION
5.1.

Mechanical installation

Refer to the Installation Manual MI5005E.

The CT801 transmitter can be placed anywhere. Select the mechanical interface for best installation :
Flange model "B" : for deck or floor installation;
Female coupling "R" : for wall installation using the optional bracket and a 1" bubbling line;
Female coupling "R1/4" : for wall installation using the optional bracket and a 1/4" bubbling
line;
CAUTION : - When the CT801 is installed at a place lower than highest liquid surface level,
it is essential to attach an isolating valve to the bubbling line in order to allow for the
installation and removal of the transmitter, without any risk of liquid expansion.
This valve should be installed close to the transmitter, ensuring that a dead volume of 0.5
litre is preserved between the CT801 and the valve.
- The bubbling line must not show any low point, liable to retain liquid or
condensation in the bubbling line.
Recommendation :
- It is strongly recommended to isolate the bubbling line by inserting a valve for
checking or maintenance purposes.
- In case of use with muddy fluids (for instance ballast tanks), or when particles
are able to obstruct the bubbling line in the tank, a three-way valve should be inserted into
the bubbling line, on the transmitter side, being supplied with compressed air : when the
measuring signal increases, possibly due to a partial obstruction in the bubbling line, this
valve should be switched so helping to dispose the suspect obstruction.
This valve can also be used to reduce the response time needed to reach the hydrostatic
pressure equilibrium when starting the system.

5.2.

Air supply

Refer to the Installation Manual MI5005E.

Important note : the CT801 transmitter must be supplied with instrument-quality air at a
pressure of 4 to 10 bar. Do not hesitate to contact Enraf Marine Systems for the provision of
an air dryer and oil extractor.
Recommendation : Incorporate a valve into the supply circuit, for best installation and
maintenance conditions.

Connect the air supply to NPT inlet coupling marked with an arrow (see 2.1).

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5.3.

Electrical connection

Refer to the Installation Manual MI5005E.

The supply voltage is 12 to 28 Vdc or 16 to 28 Vdc, to be determined according to the line impedance
as shown on the following diagram :

LOAD
ohms

Type 34052

Type 35445

800
600
400

0
12

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24

28 Vdc

Power Supply
Volts dc

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6. PERSONAL NOTES

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